What percentage of Seoul to Los Angeles flights are direct?

Historically, approximately 18.6% of flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 1. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop. This analysis is based on data from the trailing 90 days.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Seoul to Los Angeles has a duration of 11 hours and 15 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 675 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, at 16 hours and 0 minutes, or 960 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 9626 kilometers.

How much more do direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles cost?

Historically, direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been approximately 9% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $810, while connecting flights had a median price of $743. Direct flights constituted about 20.5% of the available options in the trailing 90 days. This indicates a slight premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Seoul to Los Angeles takes about 22h 30m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stopover, this median duration reflects the time spent on connecting flights in addition to the in-air travel.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Seoul to Los Angeles, fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $635–$1322, with a median of $772. Currently, only 6% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $560. Other cost-effective months include May, where the median fare is $622, and December, with a median of $696.

The distance between Seoul and Los Angeles is 9626 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means that most travelers will experience an extended journey, often involving connections.

Most itineraries for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 18.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $631 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is between $631 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $603 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 27.

now $603

Low $631

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles is February, with a median price of $560. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1367. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

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Flights from $560

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,367

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Direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Seoul to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 25

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ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$974

$696

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Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$972

$708

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ICN - Los Angeles

Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$720

$606

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United Airlines

$715

$606

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United Airlines

$720

$606

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Seoul (ICN) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

$717

$607

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Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

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$970 → $606

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$969 → $606

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Popular Airports to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

Seoul - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent roundtrip fares from Seoul to Los Angeles are above the typical level at $772.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $560

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $560.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 22h 30m

Flights from Seoul to Los Angeles typically take 22 hours and 30 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 18.6% of recent flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air Premia offers direct flights

Air Premia is one airline that offers direct flights from Seoul to Los Angeles.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing often.

Seoul main airports to depart from

Incheon International (ICN)

Cheapest

Incheon International Airport offers flights to Los Angeles, providing a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~45 km from Seoul (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Gimpo International (GMP)

Gimpo International Airport can be considered for flights to Los Angeles.

📍 ~18 km from Seoul (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$852

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major gateway to Los Angeles and surrounding Southern California.

📍 ~18 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$695

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a convenient alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$880

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles have been found within 0-6 days of departure. During this booking window, the average price was $680. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $1088. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days in advance typically saw average prices around $1303, based on a trailing 90-day analysis.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seoul to Los Angeles was considered to be $635 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $772. Prices above $1322 were in the more expensive range, indicating that travelers typically found better value below this threshold. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles, with a median price of $560. May also offered competitive prices, with a median of $622. The annual median price for this route was $772, suggesting that these months provided significant savings compared to the yearly average. This data is based on a 270-day analysis of prices.

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Seoul to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Seoul to Los Angeles

Regular price: $631 - $1,279

Prices for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Seoul to Los Angeles is between $631 and $1279. The current lowest deal is $603 with United Airlines for travel from Sep 2-Sep 27.

now $603

Low $631

High $1,279

The cheapest time to fly from Seoul to Los Angeles

February

Cheapest

Flights from $560

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,367

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